Government Contracting Academy's Recommended Reading List: Month 1
Randal Wimmer
Successful serial entrepreneur (won $350M+ in contracts) sharing what I've learned along the journey. Learn how to rapidly grow your company through competitive differentiation with ISO Certification and CMMI Appraisal.
I'm frequently asked if I have any book recommendations for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. In fact, I feel so strongly about some books that I made an Official Reading List for Government Contracting Academy members. It entails one business book per month for the yearlong program. Here's the first month's book to get small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the right mindset!
The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco
This is how much I liked this book.?I had my teenage sons read this book for two reasons. First, I want my sons to grab life and squeeze it for all its worth! I don't want them to live their "best life" when they're in an assisted living facility. I want them to live their dreams NOW! And, this book is a solid kick in the butt to do that.
The second reason is that my sons never saw me going back to the office to work after I put them to bed when they were younger.?They only saw the fruits of successful entrepreneurship without the Herculean effort that it required. MJ DeMarco does not mince words.?He is refreshingly…brutally…honest about entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship is a FULL-CONTACT SPORT. To win, you need to start thinking and acting like the Top 0.1% and disregard what is overwhelmingly promulgated to the "masses" to keep them in line. Read this book to learn about "The Big Lie." His later books are perhaps even better, but start with the first...the original...and hear MJ DeMarco tell you some unvarnished truths!
PLEASE SHARE YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS in the comments! I'm always looking for the next great book!
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Here are some additional sources of information regarding entrepreneurship, business ownership, the GovCon industry, and the value of ISO Certification to stand-out and scale!
Greatness is a choice! You do not need to be perfect; you need to perfect your uniqueness!
1 年Hi Randal. This year, try “Bring Inner Greatness Out.” Preview 5-minutes of audiobook as I explain purpose behind this book: https://shop.authors-direct.com/collections/dr-mansur-hasib/products/bring-inner-greatness-out-personal-brand For text versions and reviews please check here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LB69BMM